NOLANVILLE — Cavazos Elementary School will hold its first “Hoedown Showdown” chili cook-off and auction at the annual spring carnival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

Money raised benefits a variety of programs at the school, including arts, physical education, technology and outdoor education. It also will help purchase a cover for the playground.

“Bring your best chili to the carnival and be voted ‘Best Chili in Nolanville,’” said Angel Cotto, a computer tech teacher at the school. “Nolanville officials will be the judges and we will give out trophies for first, second and third place.”

The chili-tasting contest is open to the community. Entries are $10 for individuals and $25 for businesses.

“It’s still chili weather out here since it’s been so chilly lately,” he said. “People really like to eat chili here, and I thought it would go over well to turn it into a contest.”